Reality Bites
So you have Linux on your Chromebook. Now what? Here’s a tutorial on some key commands to help you navigate Linux files, view directories, update Linux and install applications.
Source: Linux for Chromebooks 101: Getting started with the command line
Every time I write either “affect” or “effect,” I have to pause for a second to double-check myself. Their meanings are related, their spellings are similar; even their pronunciation is nearly the same. But one of them causes something and the other is the result. And knowing the difference is a good thing.
“The action is affect, the end result is effect.”
Microsoft makes Windows 10 ISO images available to everyone through its download website, but if you’re already using a Windows machine, it forces you to download the Media Creation Tool first. Here’s how to download Windows ISOs without the creation tool.
Source: How to Download a Windows 10 ISO Without the Media Creation Tool
The Bookmarks Bar in Google Chrome is more than just a place to store random pages for you to read later; it’s a highly functional and versatile feature that doesn’t get enough credit. Here’s how you can organize, beautify, and create bookmarklets to use it to its full potential.
Windows 10’s latest update is the May 2019 Update, which is version 1903 and was codenamed 19H1 during development. It features a light theme, speed improvements, and lots of polish. There are no crazy new features like My People or Timeline. And it’s out now.
Source: Everything New in Windows 10’s May 2019 Update, Available Now
Computers have changed the way we live our lives. They have found a place for themselves in every walk of our life. In the recent past, artificial intelligence and machine learning have given way to increased automation. Despite the development, most of the task we do on our PC is repetitive. Have you ever thought of automating these tasks and saving time? While most of us are familiar with AutoHotkey, today we will take a look at some other free automation software for Windows.
CHROMEBOOKS ARE THE FUTURE OF COMPUTING ACCORDING TO GOOGLE SVP
As long as we’ve been covering Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and all the other hardware Google drops Chrome OS onto, there’s been a running theme or two that have followed the not-quite-fledgling operating system: “it’s just a browser” and “Chrome OS is Dead.”
Source: Chromebooks Are The Future of Computing According To Google SVP
CHROMEBOOKS MAKE BIG STRIDES IN SALES NUMBERS IN Q4 OF 2018
Source: Chromebooks Make Big Strides In Sales Numbers in Q4 of 2018
Google I/O is in full swing, and as usual, Google has a ton of announcements regarding Android, search, the Assistant, and – this year – even new hardware. Our coverage has been fast and furious, so this post is meant to help you wrap your head around everything we’ve dug into here at the show.
Source: Google I/O 2019: The day one roundup of announcements, news, and devices
Google unveiled the new Pixel 3a, a smarter Google Assistant, security upgrades and more.
Source: Here’s all the important stuff Google announced at I/O 2019
Google I/O 2019 has kicked off with its usual keynote full of goodies and Google-y goodness, and here is all the awesomeness that was on display! The focus was on AI, but there was still plenty of Android excellence, Accessibility advances, and smart home sweetness to soak in.
Source: Top 10 Google I/O 2019 announcements! | Android Central
If you’re worried about your Google data history coming back to haunt you, you’ll be glad to hear that there’s now an easy way to keep that history brief.
Source: Google will soon let you auto-delete activity and location data
Gmail lets you customize the signature that appears at the bottom of every email you send out. Adding a link to your Facebook (or Twitter or LinkedIn) account is a useful tool for growing your social network and giving people additional ways to connect with you.
Google Chrome comes equipped with hardware acceleration, a feature which takes advantage of your computer’s GPU to speed up processes and free vital CPU time. However, sometimes driver incompatibilities can cause this feature to misbehave and disabling it could save you a few headaches.
Source: How to Turn Hardware Acceleration On and Off in Chrome
In order to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius, we’ll need to rely on renewable energy, electric vehicles (EV) and battery storage. But creating that infrastructure will dramatically increase our need for metals like cobalt and lithium.
Source: Researchers suggest 100 percent renewable energy isn’t very green
This is what a black hole looks like.
A world-spanning network of telescopes called the Event Horizon Telescope zoomed in on the supermassive monster in the galaxy M87 to create this first-ever picture of a black hole.
Source: The first picture of a black hole opens a new era of astrophysics | Science News
Android’s flexibility means manufacturers can build their own versions of the OS to suit their hardware, but there’s an elegance to the stock Android experience found on Google’s devices—one that other Android smartphones can’t match.
Source: How to Turn Any Android Smartphone into a Google Pixel
Chromebooks have come a long way from the original CR-48, and for many, a complete workflow is now possible in the confines of Chrome OS thanks to the addition of Android and Linux application support. But there are quite a lot out there to choose from, and some are better options than others. For your convenience, we’ve put together a small list of some of our favorite picks, categorized based on your primary consideration.
Source: The best Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and Chrome OS tablets you can buy right now (Spring 2019)
